Aviation

Jayawijaya Dirgantara B737-200 shoots off runway

A Boeing 737-200 (PK-JRM) of Indonesian airline Jayawijaya Dirgantara suffered a runway excursion at Wamena Airport, Indonesia. Website aviationsafety.net reported that: “after landing, when the thrust reversers were deployed, the no.2 engine reverser clam shell doors with supporting structure separated from the airplane. Directional control was lost and the aircraft ran off the runway onto the grass. The aircraft carried 12,500 kg of cargo.”

According to planespotters.net the airline has three Boeing 737-200 in its fleet with an average age of 41 years old, the airline however has planned to add one Boeing 737-500.

The registration of the aircraft is PK-JRM, and it is a 43 years old plane. Jayawijaya Dirgantara currently has 3 planes in its fleet, all of which are old Boeing 737-200s. The airline’s fleet has an average age of 40.9 years. The airline is expecting a Boeing 737-500 to be delivered to its fleet.

This is the first time an airplane has its reverser separate from the plane during the process of take off or landing. Considering the age of this plane, it is possible to happen.

Aviation

Airbus and French Aerospace Firms Growing Exports from India

In a significant move to bolster its supply chain, European aerospace giant Airbus has announced plans to ramp up component sourcing from India, tapping into the country’s vast opportunities.

During a press briefing in New Delhi on October 7, CEO Guillaume Faury emphasized the strategic importance of India within the Airbus supply chain, highlighting the company’s robust network of over 100 suppliers in the region.

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Faury, who also serves as Chairman of the French Aerospace Industries Association (GIFAS), noted that there are abundant prospects for collaboration between Indian and French aerospace companies. Leading a high-level delegation from GIFAS, comprising more than 60 companies and over 100 representatives, Faury aims to foster deeper partnerships and enhance business opportunities between India and France.

“We will continue to grow our sourcing of components,” Faury stated, forecasting a doubling of component sourcing approximately every five years over the next decade. This stable growth trajectory underscores Airbus’s commitment to deepening its ties with India.

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Currently, Airbus holds an impressive order book of around 8,600 aircraft and anticipates producing about 770 planes this year. This ambitious production plan aligns with the expected surge in India’s domestic air passenger traffic, projected to reach 300 million by 2030, according to Union Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu.

During the briefing, Naidu also highlighted the substantial investments being made to develop India’s airport infrastructure, with $11 billion allocated for this purpose. The government plans to develop 200 additional airports over the next 20 to 25 years, significantly expanding the current count of 157 airports, heliports, and waterdromes. By the end of 2025, the number of operational airports is expected to reach 200.

“The potential for partnership between India and France is immense,” Naidu remarked, further reinforcing the collaborative spirit that Airbus and French aerospace firms seek to cultivate in India.